Music at Union is a rich and compelling amalgam of many things, including?faculty?who are practicing musicians and composers as well as dedicated teachers and scholars; diverse course offerings and ensembles; a creative and close-knit learning environment; and opportunities for collaboration and personal exploration.

Our integrated curriculum explores music theory, composition, music history, jazz and world music, with theory courses taught by composers.

You will be encouraged to use your newly acquired theoretical knowledge in compositions of your own almost from the start. In addition to a full major and an interdepartmental major, students may pursue a minor, including one in world musics and cultures.

Most courses are open to the general student body, regardless of their major, and students may also enroll in private vocal and instrumentation instruction.